Instructions for Side by Side Printing
- Print the notecards
- Fold each page in half along the solid vertical line
- Cut out the notecards by cutting along each horizontal dotted line
- Optional: Glue, tape or staple the ends of each notecard together
Advanced 3.2
front 1 point of view | back 1 opinion EXAMPLE: From my point of view, it's not a good idea for you to work the night shift. You are too tired during the day and it is hard on your health. |
front 2 critical | back 2 very important for the way things will happen in the future EXAMPLE: Transitioning from high school to college is a critical time in a young person's life. They need a lot of support so they don't fall into depression. |
front 3 deny | back 3 not give EXAMPLE: My employer denied me health insurance. I had to buy my own policy. |
front 4 dream come true | back 4 Something you have wanted very much for a long time that has now happened. EXAMPLE: Buying a house is a dream come true! Let's celebrate! |
front 5 fall into a trap | back 5  to make a mistake or bad decision which gets you into a bad situation EXAMPLE: It is easier to find a new job if you are currently employed. Don't fall into the trap of getting mad and quitting before you have a new job lined up. |
front 6 pittance | back 6 a very small amount of money EXAMPLE: I worked very hard helping my neighbor move, but he paid me only a pittance. I was expecting a lot more. |
front 7 at once | back 7 at the same time EXAMPLE: I had two jobs at once. I was a teacher at a high school and a tutor at a college. |
front 8 decent | back 8 acceptable, satisfactory, good EXAMPLE: I haven't had a decent meal since I moved out of my parents' home. |
front 9 disappear | back 9 go away, no longer exist EXAMPLE: The dark clouds disappeared. We are going to enjoy a beautiful day after all! |
front 10 economy | back 10 the wealth and resources of a country EXAMPLE: The US economy is doing very well right now. Unemployment is low and wages are rising. The inflation rate is falling too. |
front 11 gig | back 11 a temporary job EXAMPLE: I have a gig that will last one month. After that I will have to find another one. |
front 12 independent contractor | back 12 (not an employee) a person that supplies goods or services to a person or company EXAMPLE: I am an independent contractor. I don't have one employer, so I don't get benefits. Different people and companies hire me to do things for them. |
front 13 manage | back 13 (verb) succeed in doing something EXAMPLE: I managed to earn enough money driving for Uber to pay my bills this month. |
front 14 maternity leave | back 14 time off of work allowed to parents with a new baby EXAMPLE: Her company allowed her 6 weeks off when her baby was born. She did not receive her salary during this time, which is common in the U.S. Some companies, however, do provide paid time off for new parents. |
front 15 since | back 15 because EXAMPLE: I took on a second job since I needed more income. |
front 16 source of income | back 16 a way to earn money EXAMPLE: He lost his job last week and needs to find a new source of income quickly. |
front 17 survive | back 17 to continue living EXAMPLE: Now that we are expecting a new baby, I will need to take on a second job. I need to make enough money for us to survive. |
front 18 workers' comp | back 18 money that a company provides to help workers who are injured at work EXAMPLE: She fell and broke her ankle at work. Fortunately workers' comp will provide her with some income while she recovers. |